

RHR: Building Your Fitness Routine, Staying Motivated, and Avoiding Burnout, with Jason Khalipa
Apr 16, 2024
Jason Khalipa, a CrossFit Games champion and advocate for pediatric cancer, shares his transformative journey in fitness. He emphasizes the importance of building a sustainable routine and the need for realistic goal-setting to avoid burnout. Jason discusses balancing intense training with personal responsibilities and how personal crises can shape one’s values. He highlights the significance of understanding your deeper motivations, celebrating small victories, and fostering community engagement to enhance overall well-being.
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From Gym Desk To Games Champion
- Jason Khalipa discovered CrossFit in college and opened a gym right after graduating.
- He later won the CrossFit Games and competed professionally for about ten years.
Right Time, Then Leveling Up
- Early competitive success came from timing, hard work, and good coaching more than sophistication.
- As the sport matured he had to level up mentally and physically to stay on top.
Earn Your Training Progression
- Start slowly and earn your consistency before adding more sessions or stricter diets.
- Progress from two sessions a week to three, then add a fourth only after a month of steady consistency.